Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet)
Formula 26 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Tonify the Qi
Actions:
- Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang
- Dispels Cold.
- Drains damp and water accumulation and promotes urination.
Indications:
- Yang Deficiency Cold: Weakness and soreness in the lower back and knees, tenderness or tense feeling in the lower abdomen, a cold feeling in the lower half of the body, impotence, spermatorrhea, palpitations, clear and profuse urination possibly with incontinence, water retention, irritability with a difficulty or inability to lay down
- Kidney Yang Deficiency with Damp and Water Accumulation: Wasting and Thirsting disorder with thirst and copious and frequent urination. Leg Qi with sore, weak, numb, and swollen lower limbs and difficulty walking.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Swollen and pale tongue, possibly with teeth marks
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Weak and deep pulse, possibly thin or empty
Western Uses:
- Diabetes Mellitus and Insipidus
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hypothyroidism
- Neurasthenia
- Chronic Nephritis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Urinary Retention
- Climacteric Syndromes
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- As this formula is warming, it should be avoided in patients with Yin deficiency and dryness, empty heat, or fluid impairment.
- Also, do not use in cases with Damp-Phlegm conditions presenting with a greasy tongue coat.
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Shu Di Huang is commonly substituted for Sheng Di Huang.
Originally Appeared In:
- Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Bladder
There are 8 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia)Quantity = 24 grams
Channels:
HT, KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Chinese:
地黄
Tone Marks:
shēng dì huáng
Alt Names:
Sheng Di
Translation:
Fresh Earth Yellow
Quantity = 12 grams
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Sour, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Fructus Corni Officinalis
Chinese:
山茱萸
Tone Marks:
shān zhū yú
Alt Names:
Shan Yu Rou
Quantity = 12 grams
Channels:
KI, LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae
Chinese:
山药
Tone Marks:
shān yao
Alt Names:
Huai Shan Yao, Huai Shan
Translation:
Mountain Herb, Mountain Medicine
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
HT, KI, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Hot, Toxic
Latin:
Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli
Chinese:
附子
Tone Marks:
fù zi
Translation:
Appendage
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
HT, LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chinese:
桂枝
Tone Marks:
guì zhī
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
KI, BL
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cold
Latin:
Rhizoma Alismatis
Chinese:
泽泻
Tone Marks:
zé xiè
Alt Names:
Fu Ze Xie
Translation:
Marsh Drain
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, KI
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Cool
Latin:
Cortex Radicis Moutan
Chinese:
牡丹皮
Tone Marks:
mŭ dān pí
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